The Danish authorities are working closely with their Greenlandic counterparts to help those affected and the Danes have sent police officers, ships and aircraft to assist the efforts.

“The district of Nuugaatsiaq was hit by a tidal wave resulting from a large rock slide. Many homes were ripped into the sea or destroyed and unfortunately, there are still people missing after this tragic natural disaster,” said Rasmussen.

“I’ve followed the situation closely. I spoke with the head of Naalakkersuisut [Greenland’s Parliament], Kim Nielsen, and I have been in contact with him again today. He was very emotional about the situation and spoke about how Greenlandic and Danish emergency response units were pulling together under very difficult circumstances.”